Swartz Creek News

Longtime Swartz Creek golfer Jim O'Brien made his first-ever hole-in-one Thursday, May 16 at the Genesee Valley Meadows Golf Course.

As part of the new contract households will be given two 95-gallon carts - one for trash and the other for recycling - in place of what they already use now.

A 16-year-old Swartz Creek passenger in a car died in a rollover accident in Gaines Township on Friday, May 17, according to Michigan State Police.

Rodgers is a lifelong resident of Genesee County and lived in the city of Flint until 2012.

Season two At Home Winner of the "Biggest Loser" Pete Thomas of Ann Arbor shows the crowd some cardiovascular work outs during the Family Fit Fun Day at the Cage Field House in Swartz Creek.

Bill King, 67, of Portage, a vendor representative, stacks about 50 fresh pies baked in the morning Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the new Meijer location on Morrish Road in Swartz Creek.

From the glamorous gowns to the matching tuxes, Swartz Creek students were dressed to impress at their high school prom Saturday.

About a week ago while discussing coverage plans for the first HealthPlus Tour de Crim an editor suggested "we should have a first-person, participation story" from the event.

A Detroit River cruise, a top secret location and a Bavarian "magical kingdom" are just a few of the venues on tap for this weekend's high school proms.

The Walker-based retailer is celebrating the Thursday, May 16, opening of its new Swartz Creek store as a major milestone.

State Rep. Jim Ananich's win in Tuesday's special election for a vacant 27th District Senate seat now leaves it up to Gov.

A Genesee County Sheriff's Department K-9 cruiser was involved in an accident Tuesday afternoon.

Police in Swartz Creek and Clayton Township say two people have been arrested in connection with several home and vehicle break ins.

Last year was my first time covering the Jeep Blessing for the Cadillac News. Unfamiliar with this event, I watched with interest as Jeeps and other 4 x 4 vehicles ascended and descended steep concrete inclines and dirt hills and clambered over rocks of various sizes and shapes.

The May 7 ballot will contain five millage requests, one bond issue and a special election for vacant 27th District Senate seat.

When it comes to making holes in steel, Hougen's over 50 years of innovation drives the solutions and tools for the everyday job.

Imagine getting badly hurt while fighting for our country. Bill Kleinedler of Swartz Creek was in Iraq in 2006, when he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

The Swartz Creek Kiwanis Croquet Club is calling for players of all ages. Whether you want to just have a fun time with friends or you have a competitive fire in you, there is a place for you.